Handheld instrument registering relevant pile driving parameters, calculating diesel hammer stroke or hammer blows per minute (BPM), for an accurate pile driving log.
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Counts hammer blows, and equivalent blows per minute for all hammer types; calculates stroke height for diesel hammers
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Provides a drive log of blow count as a function of depth
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Results are downloaded from the E-SAX to your computer
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Optional accessories allow for impact velocity measurements to compute kinetic energy and depth measurements
The E-Saximeter registers all relevant pile driving parameters. It calculates the hammer operating rate in blows per minute and helps the piling inspector create a pile driving log. For single acting, open-end diesel hammers the E-Sax also displays the hammer potential energy and ram stroke. This measurement is important since excessive stroke can cause pile damage.
The E-Sax is a handheld instrument. In its basic configuration, the pile inspector observes the driving process and pushes a button for every depth increment as driving progresses. Several accessories further enhance the functionality of this time-tested sound recognition device including:
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Proximity switches installed on the driving hammer and a wireless transmission system (transmitter attached to the driving hammer and E-Sax internal transceiver) enable the E-Saximeter to compute the hammer kinetic energy. Kinetic energy may be input to the GRLWEAP pile driving simulation software to fine-tune the driving criteria.
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A depth measurement reel with wireless transmission capabilities eliminates the need for manual depth increment input, automating the entire creation of the driving log.
Technical Specification
Main Unit
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Size: 100mm X 190mm X 50mm
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Weight: 0.54kg
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Temperature range: 10 to 40°C operating -10 to 65°C storage
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Power: Built-in rechargeable battery with 16-hour minimum duration
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Display: LCD, 4 lines X 16 characters, viewing area 62mm X 26mm
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Keypad: Large Key (1.27mm²), non-tactile
Electronic
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32-bit CICS Micro CPU up to 50MHz
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10-bit 2 channel analog to digital converter; 8-bit 2 channel digital to analog converter
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Internal microphones 70 to 115 dB
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Standard Type A USB drive for data transfer
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8 MB internal Magnetoresistive RAM
Functional and Other
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Maximum blow detection rate: 68 bpm for open end diesel hammers; 300 bpm for all others
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Operating units: English or SI
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Full one-year warranty
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Technical manual provided in PDF form on a USB drive
Optional Depth Measurement Unit
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Installation: mounts on crane, cable attaches to hammer
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Size: 305mm X910mm X 910mm
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Weight: 73kg
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Resolution: 0.6mm
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Max range: 49m
Optional Energy Switches (pair of proximity switches, available in 3 types)
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Installation: mounts on hammer
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Size (diameter x length)18mm x 50mm30mm x 50mm30mm x 30mm
Functionality
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Normally Open
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Normally Open
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Normally closed (for special applications)
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Weight
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114 g
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205 g
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182 g
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Switching Frequency
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200 Hz
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650 Hz
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200 Hz
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Sensing Range
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10 mm
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10 mm
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15 mm
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Repeatability
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.01 mm
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.01 mm
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.01 mm
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Transmitters
For Optional Energy SwitchesFor Optional Depth Measurement UnitInstallationmounts on hammermounts on depth sensor
Size
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90mm X 125mm X 32mm
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64mm X 98mm X 34mm
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Weight
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.54kg
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.46kg
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Data Transmission
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via a standard radio protocol
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via a standard radio protocol
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Frequency Range
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2.402 ~ 2.480 GHz
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2.402 ~ 2.480 GHz
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Max Range
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100m
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100m
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Electronic
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Low power 16-bit processor with 12-bit analog to digital converter and 12-bit digital analog converter
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Low power 16-bit processor with 12-bit analog to digital converter and 12-bit digital analog converter
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Power
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Built-in rechargeable battery w/ 8-hour min. duration
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Suplied by +12V to +24V crane battery
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Temperature Range
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0 to 40°C operating; -10 to 65°C storage
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0 to 40°C operating; -10 to 65°C storage
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